Have you ever heard the phrase on a plane “put your own mask on first and then help others”? How would you be able to help someone else if you weren’t getting the oxygen you need, right? The same thing applies to mental health.
Taking care of a child, much less a child who may need extra attention, can drain your energy. These short meditations by Dr. Susan Pollak from her two books shown above can help remind you to make space for yourself.